Blog for NWFace

Welcome to the Northwest Face blog. Here you will find articles by our own physicians, staff and featured authors, all of which are open to comments and discussion. Please feel free to post your own comments to each entry. (Note that comments are moderated and comments you post may not appear immediately.)

• Large scale study confirms the stroke risk of sleep apnea

  Posted in Sleep Disorders/Snoring on January 20, 2011

  In a detailed review researchers have made a highly probable link between individuals having sleep apnea and stroke risk. In men the risk is increased by 300%!
  
  At Northwest Face we are able to accurately assess the source of potential apnea and offer effective therapy usually involving gentle tightening techniques using RF energy. The goal is correction of the problem and success is often easily achieved. The medical benefits are truly consequential.

  Sincerely,
  
  Ludwig

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• Ulthera is again featured in the news

  Posted in Cosmetic Services on January 11, 2011

  Ultherapy was featured on The Doctors last Monday. The focus was on a quick and non-invasive brow lifting procedure initiating results that will unfold over 2-3 months. The patient Julie relays “I’m 46 and too
  young for saggy brows…I just want to feel good in my own skin…fast recovery is definitely a must…”
  
  You may view the segment on Ulthera's website

  NWFace is proud to have been the first to offer this service in the Pacific Northwest Area. Call us at 425-576-1700 to

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• NWFace Spa at the Woodmark included in Spa Roundup

  Posted in General on December 15, 2010

  NW Face Spa at the Woodmark Hotel was included in the December 2010 issue of Seattle Metropolitan magazine in a spa roundup. The magazine highlighted the Spa’s Oxyjet Facial result of media visit and correspondence with Arts Editor Laura Dannen.You can read the relevant parts here - look at the last page

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• More Evidence That Acne and Depression are Linked Together

  Posted in Dermatology on December 3, 2010

  Depression in people with acne has been linked to treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane), but more and more evidence links depression and suicide with acne itself. This risk may be the greatest during the teenage years. This is all the more reason to treat acne as a serious medical condition and not just a cosmetic issue. Many options are available and specialized treatment plan can be found for each person.
   
  Sincerely,
  Lisa Miner, PA-c
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• Swimmer’s Ear

  Posted in Hearing on November 10, 2010

  A recent entry on MSN.com highlights a common ailment seen in ENT- otitis externa, more commonly known as Swimmer’s Ear. Contrary to the name, Swimmer’s Ear is not limited individuals who swim or those who are exposed to a lot of water: it can affect anyone. Otitis externa is an infection of the ear canal, and it can be bacterial or fungal in nature. Water exposure is a risk factor, since stagnant water within the ear canal can harbor bacteria. Another risk factor is scratching

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